- present participle of shred.
shredding
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of shredding
First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Meta shares have fallen some 25%, shredding around $500 billion in market value, since their heady apex of nearly $800 a share in August of last year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
I’m always on the hunt for cooking hacks, whether that’s shredding rotisserie chicken in a bag for easy weeknight meals or using a rice cooker for more than just rice.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
It was an off-speed pitch first derived from the forkball that hadn’t been popular since the age of the Walkman—and its reputation for shredding elbows had given it a stigma.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Although the United States imports most of its primary aluminum, the country has a well developed network for shredding vehicles and recovering aluminum scrap.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026
I found the cheese and grater and started shredding cheddar onto the cutting board.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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